You pull up the gravel drive and step out of the car. The mountain air hits you first, cool and clean, carrying the faint scent of rhododendron. Then you see it: the grand entrance to House Boheme, framed by blooms of Indian Hawthorne and the wild green tangle of Appalachian foliage. It's the kind of moment that makes you pause, the kind that registers in your chest before your brain catches up.

We built this entrance to be more than a doorway. It's an invitation.

The First Impression That Changes Everything

The grand front entrance is where House Boheme begins to reveal itself. Rhododendron and Indian Hawthorne frame the architectural lines, softening timber and stone with living color. The design pulls you forward, not with forced grandeur but with something quieter, a promise of what waits inside.

This isn't a venue that announces itself all at once. You feel it layer by layer, starting here.

What Do You Notice First?

The entrance gives you texture before it gives you detail. Reclaimed timbers meet modern lines. The walls of windows catch the mountain light and throw it across the threshold. You're standing at the edge of something that feels both ancient and alive, a space designed by artists who understand that architecture is storytelling.

Rhododendron blooms shift with the seasons, their color changing the entrance's mood from soft pink to deep green. Indian Hawthorne adds its own rhythm, a living frame that ties the house to the land. These aren't decorative plants. They're part of the design, blurring the line between built and grown.

Inside, you'll find over 60-year-old vintage Moroccan rugs grounding the floors, their patterns worn in by time. Reclaimed wood shows its history in grain and color. The speakeasy bar downstairs was built from tiger wood salvaged from the bridal suite bathroom floor, a detail that captures how we approach design: nothing wasted, everything honored.

How the Space Opens

Once you cross the threshold, the house begins to unfold. High ceilings pull your gaze upward. Walls of windows frame the Blue Ridge Mountains, turning the view into living art. The entrance doesn't rush you. It lets you take in the layered aesthetic, the way Moroccan glassware sits beside artist-made ceramics from Pineapple Studios, how brass string lights and velvet lanterns warm the space without overwhelming it.

This is where couples pause on their wedding day, where guests stop mid-conversation to absorb the atmosphere. The entrance sets a tone: you're somewhere intentional, somewhere curated with care, but also somewhere that breathes.

From here, you can glimpse the catwalk lounge overlook on the upper floor, the zen room with its floor cushions, the double glass doors that lead to the patio, and those sweeping mountain views. The entrance promises what the rest of the house delivers: spaces that honor both intimacy and celebration, design that feels global and grounded at once.

Where the Journey Continues

The grand entrance is the start of a path through 22 acres. It leads to the bridal suite with Italian wrought iron glass doors opening onto a balcony, to the honeymoon suite with lofted ceilings, to the basement's speakeasy bar built from reclaimed tiger wood. Outside, it connects to the garden with handmade willow furniture, the flagstone patio, and the private waterfall.

We see it on every wedding day. Couples step through for the first time, their shoulders dropping, their breath slowing. Guests reach for their phones to capture what they're seeing. The entrance tells you that you've arrived somewhere different, somewhere built by artists who care about every detail.

This is where your celebration begins. Where mountain air meets warm earth tones and modern timber framing. Where the grand entrance to House Boheme becomes the first chapter of your story, written in rhododendron and reclaimed wood, in glass and mountain light.

Ready to step through the grand entrance yourself?

Fill out our pricing guide inquiry form at houseboheme.com, or call us at 804-314-2812 to start planning your celebration in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

FAQs

Can we take photos at the grand entrance during our event?

Yes. The grand entrance framed by rhododendron and Indian Hawthorne is available for photos throughout your celebration. We provide access for private photo sessions, and the natural light through the walls of windows creates beautiful conditions for both ceremony day portraits and candid moments as guests arrive.

What makes the entrance area unique compared to other mountain venues?

The grand entrance combines modern timber framing with reclaimed materials and is framed by living blooms of rhododendron and Indian Hawthorne. Inside, you'll find over 60-year-old vintage Moroccan rugs, walls of windows that frame mountain views, and a design created by artists, a jewelry designer, photographer, and pianist, that layers global influences with Appalachian beauty. The entrance sets the tone for the 22 acres of curated spaces beyond it.

Is the entrance accessible to all guests?

House Boheme features an ADA-compliant restroom on the main level patio, and our two on-site vendor liaisons can guide accessibility throughout the venue. Contact us at 804-314-2812 to discuss specific accessibility needs for your celebration.

What's the best time of day to experience the entrance?

The grand entrance transforms throughout the day. Morning light through the walls of windows creates a soft, golden atmosphere. Late afternoon brings dramatic mountain shadows. Evening arrivals see the entrance illuminated by brass string lighting and velvet lanterns. Each time of day offers its own mood, and we recommend visiting during your preferred celebration hours to see how the space feels.

What Does It Feel Like Walking Through House Boheme Grand Entrance